I absolute adore fall because of all the comfy sweaters I get to wear. It’s one of my favorite seasons for the yummy pumpkin treats and the great fall fashion. A beautiful crisp day works so well with a little bit of cozy comfort.

When I moved to Chicago around the fall from beautiful Southern California I had no idea what I was in for. When it came to weather, the Windy City was a rude awakening for me. I remember many a day looking out my window. Seeing beautiful rays of light shining and thinking it must be a gorgeous warm day. I would throw on a t-shirt and jeans and be out the door. While it was certainly gorgeous I don’t know if I could really call it warm. I felt like a big old goob before I got the whole dressing for fall thing down. Now it’s super fun. Layers. Sweaters. Scarfs. It can be absolutely fun!

I wanted to share a quick idea for a great fall comfort look that would look great in a photo shoot. Super easy and comfortable. I think the biggest challenge for finding what to wear for a shoot is finding something you feel great in. I choose a simple cream sweater with a deep wine color denim which is great for fall. Some fabulous Gucci sunglasses and adorable half boots which I’m just obsessed with right now. I am completely loving the half boot this fall. Enjoy!

I had such a great time photographing Erika. She is such a natural beauty. Erika exuded femininity and sass in this shoot. It was such fun to photograph her.

We were able to the shoot in the comfort of her own home. She gets beautiful light in her home. We chose the best lit room and most comfortable setting. Being in a home adds a beautiful softness to the photos.

Total transparency here. When I was updating my website I lost my blog posts. With the click of a few buttons I got rid of everything without knowing it. Of course I didn’t listen to my IT husband and there was no back up of my site. Oh the shame and tears!

I yelled. I cried. I got rowdy. And then I just had to let it go like Elsa (I’ve seen Frozen a few times too many with my little girl).

Once I got over my complete melt down I decided to come up with a plan of attack. I’m going to start posting more regularly to make up for the missing posts, and it will add more consistency to the old blog. Along the way I’ll share some highlights from the past to make up for all the missing written love.

Then one day I’ll look back on that day as the ONE day my husband was right. Of course Efas can never know!

Total transparency here. When I was updating my website I lost my blog posts. With the click of a few buttons I got rid of everything without knowing it. Of course I didn’t listen to my IT husband and there was no back up of my site!!!

I screamed. I cried. And then I just had to let it go like Elsa (I’ve seen Frozen a few times too many with my little girl).

Once I got over my complete melt down I decided to come up with a plan of attack. I’m going to start posting more regularly to make up for the missing posts, and it will add more consistency to the old blog. Along the way I’ll share some highlights from the past to make up for all the missing written love.

Then one day I’ll look back on that day as the ONE day my husband was right and not the most epically sad day of all. Of course Efas can never know!